And the whispers shall cease...

       Why do we share our stories?  To quote Oprah Winfrey, “Because in speaking the words, you release the shame."  We are not alone; We are not the only victim; Domestic Violence has touched many, many women.  Every time a story is shared, it helps someone else. Your story is not to be buried; for something buried will rot and fester.  To release your story brings back empowerment.  You are proclaiming to your abuser, “I’m not going to hide what you did.  I am going to let this secret out.”  Hence, there will be no more fearful whispers.  And so it begins........